400 new BSNL towers to come up in Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh: Union minister
The development measures included digitising schools, which will enable students to better prepare for competitive exams like JEE and NEET and providing special facilities for differently-abled students under a sensitive and inclusive initiative
Govt says pulses, oilseeds production rising as MPs express concern over imports
MPs in the meeting called for incentivising farmers growing paddy and wheat to shift to pulses and other crops.
Delhi govt likely to offer up to Rs 36,000 subsidy to women under EV Policy 2.0
The Delhi government extended its current Electric Vehicle (EV) policy by 15 days following its expiration on March 31.
Govt steadfast in easing regulatory burdens, taking steps to make India export-friendly: Sitharaman
In the Jan Vishwas Act 2023, more than 180 legal provisions were decriminalised. ”Our government will now bring up the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise more than 100 provisions in various laws
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address RBI board on February 8
The finance minister would be accompanied by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Finance Secretary, Economic Affairs Secretary, Expenditure Secretary, Financial Services Secretary and other senior officials
Govt to launch another round of PLI scheme for steel sector on Monday
The government had earlier said that it is working on another round of the PLI scheme for speciality steel as the response for the first round of the initiative did not meet expectations.
Labour Ministry mulls scheme for gig, platform workers
In October, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that a policy for providing social security benefits like pension and health services to gig and platform workers is under process.
GoM report on GST on health insurance to be placed before Council when received: FinMin
GST rates and exemptions on all services (including health and life insurance) are prescribed on recommendations of the GST Council, a constitutional body comprising members from both the Union and State/UT governments
'Led personally by Prime Minister Modi, SBM became another great people’s movement, this time against open defecation'
Parameswaran Iyer, who was hand-picked to lead the Swachh Bharat Mission, explains why it was different in its approach from older sanitation programmes and how it induced a behavioural revolution. It worked because the drive to change habits was not top-down but bottom-up.
No plan to mandate blending of ethanol with diesel: Govt
The issue of blending ethanol with diesel is still at an experimental stage, and I can say categorically that at present there is no plan to mandate”, said Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri
Procurement through GeM crosses Rs 1.24 lakh cr in Q1; platform to become world's largest in FY24-25
The portal provides a wide range of products from office stationery to vehicles. Automobiles, computers and office furniture are some of the major product categories
Centre asks depts to timely review employees' working to prematurely retire non-performers
In an order, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) asked ministries concerned to direct the public sector undertakings (PSUs), banks, autonomous institutions and statutory bodies under their administrative control to undertake the exercise of periodic review of employees.
Union Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif crops including paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize, and cotton
Vaishnaw said that the Cabinet's decision regarding MSP for Kharif season crops will result in farmers receiving approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. This figure, he said, is an increase of Rs 35,000 crore compared to the previous season.
India grappling with 'unfavourable' global factors in growth pursuit compared to China: CEA
"When India is now trying to grow, all these three factors have become unfavourable for India. Globalisation is slowing down, global politics is getting divided, and climate change is a raging topic," Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said.
Coal & mines ministries to work towards ensuring energy availability: Kishan Reddy
As Reddy took charge of the coal and the mines ministries on June 13, he acknowledged the work done under Pralhad Joshi, the former coal minister.
DoT defers spectrum auction to June 25
According to amendments made in the notice inviting applications for bids on Tuesday, the new date for "start of the live auction" has been changed to June 25 from June 6.
Next round of 5G spectrum auction on May 20: Telecom Department
All the available spectrum in 800, 900, 1,800, 2,100, 2,300, 2,500, 3,300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands will be put to auction at a base price of Rs 96,317.65 crore.
Finance Minister to review economy at FSDC meeting on Feb 21
This would be the first meeting of the FSDC after the passage of the Rs 47.6 lakh crore Budget for 2024-25, focussing on capital expenditure with an outlay of Rs 11.11 lakh crore.
Panagariya chairs first meeting of 16th Finance Commission
During the meeting, the commission discussed its Terms of Reference, as per the order by the President of India and notified by the Ministry of Finance on December 31, 2023, an official statement said.
Centre keeping a tab on rising onion prices but unlikely to intervene
The government does not expect prices to cross Rs 50 a kg even though the kharif crop has been delayed and output is likely to be lower
Govt awaits first advanced crop estimates to decide on sugar allocation for exports
An erratic monsoon and deficient rain in key cane growing states have put any export plans on hold till the government has a clear idea about how the crop output is looking.
Govt extends time period for existing stock limits of tur and urad
Despite interventions, the prices of tur have refused to come down with consumer price inflation for the kitchen staple ruling at a 6-year-high of 32 percent in August, as per the government's consumer price index.
Over 40 percent of India’s graduates under 25 unable to find jobs: Report
The report has further noted that the unemployment is matched by stagnant earnings indicating that labour demand continues to be weak and that the effects of continued weak aggregate demand in the economy are being passed on to workers.
RBI allows pre-sanctioned credit lines through UPI
Earlier, only the deposited amount could be transacted through the UPI System.
